Magazine fed bit-changing combination tool
First Claim
1. A self-loading bit driver tool comprising:
- a handle that generally defines a predetermined axis;
a movable support member mounted on said handle for movement along a direction generally parallel to said axis between a proximate position closest to said handle and a remote position furthest from said handle;
a bit storage member for receiving and storing a plurality of driver bits, said bit storage member being removably supported on said movable support member and being adjustably positionable, in said remote position of said movable support member, to selectively and successively position each of the stored driver bits along said axis;
a barrel mounted on the remote side of said movable support member and being movable therewith and dimensioned to receive and support a bit driver during use of the tool; and
actuating means for moving a selected driver bit from said bit storage member into said barrel when said movable support member is moved to said proximate position and returning a bit driver within said barrel into said bit storage member when said movable support member is moved to said remote position.
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Abstract
A self-loading bit driver tool has a handle generally defining a predetermined axis. A support member, slidably mounted on the handle, moves generally parallel to the axis from proximate to remote positions. Bit storage—a cartridge, cassette or cylinder—stores a number of driver bits and is removably mounted on the support member and adjustably located at its remote end so as to selectively and successively place each stored driver bit along the is of that member. A barrel downstream of the support member and a push rod permanently connected to the handle move along with the member and receive and support the bit driver while the tool is being used. When the support member is moved to a proximate position, a chosen driver bit can be moved from bit storage into the barrel, or later returned to bit storage by means of a magnetic element.
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1. A self-loading bit driver tool comprising:
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a handle that generally defines a predetermined axis;
a movable support member mounted on said handle for movement along a direction generally parallel to said axis between a proximate position closest to said handle and a remote position furthest from said handle;
a bit storage member for receiving and storing a plurality of driver bits, said bit storage member being removably supported on said movable support member and being adjustably positionable, in said remote position of said movable support member, to selectively and successively position each of the stored driver bits along said axis;
a barrel mounted on the remote side of said movable support member and being movable therewith and dimensioned to receive and support a bit driver during use of the tool; and
actuating means for moving a selected driver bit from said bit storage member into said barrel when said movable support member is moved to said proximate position and returning a bit driver within said barrel into said bit storage member when said movable support member is moved to said remote position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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